Memories of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict: Gia A.'s story

Georgian historian Gia recounts a tense moment in the early stages of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, describing a show of force by Georgian troops that heightened tensions between the groups.
He also reflects on a visit to the headquarters of the Abkhazian National Movement, which left a lasting impression on him. He recalls a meeting with Wladislaw Ardsinba, the Abkhazian leader, who proposed a compromise to resolve the conflict that surprised Gia.

Trigger Warning: This video contains descriptions of war and violence that may be distressing to some viewers.

Original audio Russian, English voiceover